ALVIN Trying to Rise

Relented

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Alvin got into Indira's car quickly, then drove it outside the Karyoso family residence. His body trembled with irregular breaths. Not because hungry haven't eaten, or run away. However, holding back emotions and doing things that are contrary to the content of the heart, that is what makes Alvin like this.

After Indira's car was far away, Alvin stopped her at one of the cafes, she then went outside. Not to rest, Alvin just want to find the location of the nearest hotel.

Ordering one cup of hot coffee, while asking the nearest hotel or inn, it turned out that it was effective, they told him that fifteen minutes drive, would find a simple hotel.

After receiving the information, Alvin immediately went there, his body was quite tired because driving away from Jakarta to the area, now getting tired due to his quarrel with Mr. Gemang.

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While at the Karyoso family residence, Mr. Gemang seemed to enter one of the rooms in the house, he stopped his wheelchair in front of the window that could see the beauty of the backyard.

The old man looked pensive, his ten fingers clinging to each other with elbows resting on the sides of a wheelchair. His gaze stared straight at the trees and flowers that decorated the backyard.

Even so, actually the mind of Mr. Gemang is not enjoying the beauty. However, he was reinstrospecting himself with all the words he said to the grandson whose stone he met.

"Obviously, Father, himself, who was eager to meet with our grandson. Now instead of being haughty and loud, how not to run him!" The voice of an old woman, along with the approaching footsteps, was heard in Mr. Gemang's ears.

Of course Mr. Gemang already knows, who the owner of all the voices is. Who else if not his beloved wife who has accompanied him all this time.

"Not before going out of the room, we have spoken first and Indira has also told us by phone that Ganis did not come along. But, why, Mas, even ask like that anyway?" mrs Hartari asked as she continued to walk over to Mr. Gemang, then stopped beside him.

"I was just asking, Dance. But you heard it yourself, right? He calls us strangers. How could I not be provoked by his disrespectful remarks?" upset Mr. Gemang considering his debate with Alvin.

"We are old, Mom. Losing a little to the granddaughter, what's wrong? Alvin must also be tired, after driving away from Jakarta to here, uh come-come instead of welcomed, given a meal first, this was even invited to debate!" gerutu Mrs Hartari.

"Why, Mas? Is it because Alvin's face is similar to Hardi's, so, Mas, can't resist emotions?" ask Mrs Hartari again.

"Here you go, don't talk about it anymore, you better just accompany your granddaughter there." Mr. Gemang seemed to exhale violently while shaking his hand, so that Madame Hartari immediately left her alone.

Mistress Hartari looked at her husband who indeed had a harsh nature, the old woman exhaled an annoyed breath before finally venturing out of the room.

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The morning came with a very cold air, drizzle had gone down since last night, it made Indira not calm since last night, because Alvin could not be contacted.

However, all the anxiety was immediately treated, when Indira heard the sound of his car in front of the house, he quickly walked to the front, to make sure that it was Alvin.

Smile widened when he saw Alvin out of the car and then approached him.

"Assalamualaikum, Miss Indira," said Alvin so stop his steps in front of Indira.

"Girishalam, Vin. Come on in, let's have breakfast together first" Indira asked.

"Well, don't need many reasons, now you just have to have breakfast at home first. Poor Eyang has been cooking from this morning to welcome your arrival." Indira immediately cut off Alvin's words, making Alvin can only silence his mouth and follow Indira into the house.

"Still the same," muttered Alvin while shaking his head, as he recalled Indira's pushy attitude when he worked in his office.

Arriving inside, it turns out that Mr. Gemang and Mrs Hartari have been sitting at a long dining table like a large piece of wood that was behind in two and given glass on it.

"Come here, sit down. We have breakfast together," said Mrs Hartari while moving, about to walk to Alvin. However, prevented by Mr. Gemang, until finally he just stood up.

"Assalamualaikum, Mister, Madam," Alvin bowed respectfully to the two elders in front of him.

The answer was heard in Alvin's ears. Alvin and Indira were sitting in their respective places. A variety of dishes were served on the table, making Alvin unfamiliar.

Alvin, who was only used to breakfast with rice sitting in front of the rented, or chicken porridge in front of the alley, confused himself when he saw the amount of food in front of him.

"Miss, will there be another event or guest here?" ask Alvin lirih.

Indira chuckles at the funny question from Alvin's mouth, he then replies casually, while taking the food that he wants.

"Nothing, Vin. This is all deliberately Eyang prepared to welcome our arrival" replied Indira.

Alvin just nods his head without wanting to chim in again, while Madam Hartari looks to make a smile when she hears Alvin's question to Indira.

"Come, please eat, you have to fill the stomach first before traveling far .. eat a full meal, yes," cerocos Madam Hartari.

"Here you go, it's not good to be noisy at the dinner table. Later if you want to talk if you have eaten," rebuked Mr. Gemang who does not like if the situation at the dining table is noisy.

Madam Hartari nodded and told Alvin to eat once more, then they could eat quietly.

A few moments passed, now they seemed to have turned to the place yesterday, and sat together again.

"I'm sorry about your brother yesterday, Vin. You are only still surprised by your sudden presence," said Mrs Hartari, representing Mr. Gemang.

"It's okay, Madam. Yesterday, I was also too presumptuous and impolite in speaking. Forgive me, sir," replied Alvin to Mrs Hartari and Mr. Gemang alternately.

"That's it, yesterday I was guilty. As a person much older than you, I can't even hold back my emotions" said Lirih Mr. Gemang as he spread his gaze, as if reluctant to look at Alvin.

Mr. Gemang is a hard man, as the first child born into a rich family and the leader of the company, Mr. Gemang is famous for being a little arrogant and hard on the people around him.

So he was not used to apologizing and admitting mistakes. Even if he dared to apologize to Alvin first this morning, it was all because of the efforts of Mrs Hartari and Indira who continued to persuade Mr. Gemang to succumb.

Alvin only nodded faintly in response. After the peace between Alvin and Mr. Gemang, the conversation continued, until finally at nine in the morning Alvin and Indira had to leave to return to Jakarta.

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